One notable difference between the city and county were arsons, which were on the rise in the county, but declining within city limits.

Both the city and county had a higher solve rate for crimes than the national average. Nationally, only 48% of personal crimes were solved, but Bibb County and Macon had 64 and 65 percent solve rates, respectively.

As the two departments move towards consolidation next year, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis has he hopes to maintain the best investigative practices of both departments.

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